Fluorescent Dye Colors |
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In addition to the basic dye colors we also have available the
following fluorescent dye colors. The fluorescent dyes are a
little weaker than the regular colors, but will color 10-15 lbs.
of wax easily. They will glow under black light. Available in
bulk slabs (chunks) only in the following colors: |
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Blue |
Orange |
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Cerise |
Pink |
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Green |
Red |
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Lime Green |
Yellow |
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Magenta |
Yellow
Orange |
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Dye Flakes
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| Dye Flakes |
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| Dye flakes
are high quality professional candle dyes which have good combustion and do not clog wick
during burn as do with pigments. Will produce rich colors that are resistant to fading and
bleeding. Recommended usage is 0.1% to 0.2% by weight of wax formulation (typically
between 1 and 2 grams per kilogram.....between 0.5 gram (0.018 oz) and 1 gram (0.035 oz)
per pound of wax. For the most precise measuring, we recommend using a good digital gram
scale. Size of flakes may vary by color. One ounce of dye flakes will color approximately
45-65 pounds of wax. Available
in 1/2 oz and 1 oz. |
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Pigment Color Chunks
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Pigment Color Chunks |
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pigments ground in wax and used mainly for coloring Cut 'N Curl (Cut N Carve) candles and
novelty candles. Used for overdipping or outside coloring of candle only. Not to be used
for coloring entire core of candle because pigments can block up the wick and interfere
with burning. Pigments ground in wax do not bleed out or fade as with some candle
dyes. Recommended usage is 2-5% in wax. To use simply weigh out desired amount of pigment
chunks (approximately 3.2 oz to 8 oz per 10 lbs of wax) and melt and stir well in dipping
wax. Can be used as an overdip on candles or can be applied with paint brush. Available in
4 oz, 8 oz and 1 pound. |
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Reddig-Glo Color Chips
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| In addition
to the dye color blocks and liquid candle coloring we also offer the diamond shaped
Reddig-Glo color chips. Each chip is capable of coloring at least one pound of wax (or
more if a lighter shade is desired). The addition of wax additives such as Sno-Wax, Luster
Crystals, Stearic Acid or Vybar will cause the colors to
lighten. Chips are packaged in 10's, 20's, 50's and 4 oz (containing
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130-135 chips). Colors marked with
"(p)" are pigments and are fluorescent (will glow under a black light). Pigments
are less susceptible to fading and "bleeding". They do not actually dissolve in
wax but rather become suspended in wax. Therefore, when using these colors, the wax must
be stirred well and any color particles not in suspension should not be poured into mold. |
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Liquid Color Dyes
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and our color blocks are the easiest way to color wax. Liquid dyes have close to the
coloring strength of powder dyes but are very easy to use. Highly concentrated. We suggest
as a starting point that you use about 0.01% to 0.03% of the liquid dyes in wax to obtain
a medium to strong color. This is equivalent to about 1-5 drops of liquid dye per one
pound of wax. |
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French Color Dye
Blocks
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French
Color Dye Blocks |
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We now have available the
unique dye blocks manufactured by French Color. This is the same
company that manufactures our liquid candle dyes. Available in
27 basic colors. Each ˝ ounce block is scored and will produce
several colors or shades by increasing or decreasing the ratio
of color in wax. Will color from 5 lbs to 25 lbs of wax. Sold as
a single block or a box of 12 blocks (same color). |
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Color Fading Inhibitor |
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| As with most dyes, whenever fading is a problem we strongly recommend
using our Color Fading Inhibitor. It will dramatically improve fade resistance, especially
in pale colors such as pink, peach, honeydew melon, etc., where very low levels of dye are
used. Recommended usage level is one teaspoonful in 2 pounds of wax. |
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